The American aerospace and defense industry depends on the most capable manufacturing shops and their ability to adapt to changing requirements. Regardless of manufacturing process focus or shop size, the digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) are once-in-a-generation adaptation challenges. Federal agencies and the top-tier OEMs who contract with them are implementing the goal of complete digital […]
BlueForge Alliance Partner Conversation Series with Jennifer Herron & Darrell Wallace
Join Darrell Wallace, Manufacturing Technical Fellow at BlueForge Alliance, and Jennifer Herron, President of Action Engineering, as they dive into the transformative potential of model-based engineering and design. Learn about industry adoption challenges, key tools, and actionable steps for integration.
[podcast] The Overlap Between MBD & PLM
With Jennifer Herron & Razorleaf Jennifer Herron joined hosts of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott to discuss the importance of MBD – Model-Based Definition in modern manufacturing processes and how these models extend beyond traditional engineering roles. Jennifer shares key insights into how organizations today are navigating the complexities of adopting MBD […]
[podcast] Models Beyond Engineering with Jennifer Herron & Razorleaf
Jennifer Herron joined hosts of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, Jen Ferello andJonathan Scott to discuss the importance of MBD – Model-Based Definition in modern manufacturing processes and how these models extend beyond traditional engineering roles. Listen as they explore the transformative power of Model Based Definition (MBD) and its role in Model Based Engineering (MBE) […]
[webinar] Chasing the DoD: Models to Inform Enterprise and Program Decision Making
Join Lewis Kennebrew of ArcherGrey and Jennifer Herron of Action Engineering for this essential deep dive into Goal 1 of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Digital Engineering Strategy (DES), a crucial aspect for leaders in the Aerospace & Defense industry. In this webinar: Watch the full video here for a limited time: Also available on-demand, […]
[webinar] Make Engineering Changes a Breeze by Embracing 3D Data
Does your manufacturing organization struggle with effective change communication? Change orders often delay schedules, reduce revenue, and increase scrap expenses. Resulting in aggravated customers, frustrated team members, and damaged metrics. Digital data can handle engineering changes with more efficiency and accuracy. Change orders don’t need to be an assumed cost of doing business. They can be a compelling case […]
2023 TIPE 3D Printing Conference Presentation Links
Brought to you by Women in 3D Printing and SME For its third edition, the TIPE global conference curates, once again, an inspirational all-women agenda of speakers and panelists. TIPE | 2023, though, promises to be the boldest, strongest, and most empowering TIPE edition so far as Women in 3D Printing has partnered with SME, […]
Rejoice, Don’t Resolve: Positive Psychology for Better Change Outcomes
Excerpt from Women in Manufacturing: It’s the season finale of Women in Manufacturing Trailblazers and the beginning of a new year. For the final 2022 broadcast of Women in Manufacturing, celebrate and rejoice with special guest Rhiannon Gallagher, Former Chief Business Psychologist at Action Engineering. An expert on framing change in a way that builds […]






